The word comes from the latin femella, meaning young woman, girl, which in turn is based on femina, meaning woman. Female anatomy is distinguished from male anatomy by the female reproductive system, which includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and vulva As an adjective, female is still used in some contexts, particularly when the sex of the person is relevant, such as female athletes or to distinguish a male nurse from a female one.
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Having or relating to a gender identity that corresponds to a complex, variable set of social and cultural roles, traits, and behaviors assigned to people of the sex that typically produces egg cells.
Belonging or relating to women or girls
Belonging or relating to the sex that can give… Female animals are those that produce ova, which are fertilized by the spermatozoa of males The main difference between females and males is that females bear the offspring — and that goes for dogs, chickens, catfish, and anything in between. Female, feminine, effeminate describe women and girls or whatever is culturally attributed to them
Female classifies individuals on the basis of their genetic makeup or their ability to produce offspring in sexual reproduction. (of reproductive organs such as the ovary and carpel) capable of producing female gametes Female (also known as woman, lady, chick, gal, dudette, or girl (diminutive)) is a gender which is part of the western gender binary It is often associated with femininity and a connection to girlhood or femininity (as defined in one's society).
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